Textron Aviation and Thai Aviation Industries sign agreement to support Royal Thai Air Force

During the Paris Air Show, Textron Aviation Defence LLC., a Textron Inc. company, and Thai Aviation Industries Co., Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Agreement to work together on a sustainment program for the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF). This program will support RTAF's fleets of Beechcraft T-6TH and AT-6TH aircraft.

The Beechcraft T-6TH trainer and AT-6TH light attack aircraft are designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Defence LLC., a wholly owned subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc.

Textron Aviation Defence, based in Wichita, Kansas, USA, is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for these aircraft. Thai Aviation Industries, located in Bangkok, Thailand, is the prime contractor for this program and has a long history of providing support for the RTAF.

“The Beechcraft T-6TH and AT-6TH aircraft strengthen the mutual defence cooperation and relationship between the U.S. and Thailand,” said Tom Webster, vice president, Defence Sales. “This agreement with Thai Aviation Industries ensures the highest level of sustainment support for the RTAF and is an important element of our commitment to the growth of Thailand’s aerospace industry.”

The agreement highlights the strengths of both companies. Textron Aviation Defence brings its expertise as the aircraft's OEM, while Thai Aviation Industries offers its unique position and experience in Thailand.